Ronald Brakels, Author at Renew Economy

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How residential demand tariffs could add $1000s to your bill
As residential demand tariffs are rolled out around Australia, we take a look at what they are, how they works, and why many households should avoid them at all costs.
Ronald Brakels

Aug 18, 2016

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Australian biomass plant to improve soil, sequester carbon, & produce biofuel
A $10 million dollar pilot biomass plant will be constructed in the Western Australian Capital of Perth.
Ronald Brakels

Mar 10, 2015

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Wind, solar deliver negative electricity prices in middle of day in South Australia
On Sept 30, South Australia ran most of the working day on wind and solar power, and it sent electricity prices into the negative in the middle of the day.
Ronald Brakels

Oct 24, 2014

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Snowtown II: wind power at knock-down prices!
When completed, Snowtown will be home to Australia’s 2nd largest wind farm, and will provide some of the cheapest grid electricity in Australia.
Ronald Brakels

Nov 11, 2013

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UK solar costs pounded: Largest solar farm £1 per Watt
At 34MW, Britain’s largest solar farm cost $1.59/Watt – 20% less than UK govt figures for large-scale solar in 2012.
Ronald Brakels

May 22, 2013

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Improved transmission to aid wind power in Australia
Planned transmission infrastructure upgrades will allow South Australia to export more wind power and Victoria to use less fossil fuel.
Ronald Brakels

May 2, 2013

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Busting solar myths: Solar energy is too diffuse to be practical
There are several reasons why this argument just doesn’t work. No 1: Solar’s average energy output per square meter exceeds that of coal power plants.
Ronald Brakels

Mar 20, 2013

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Hazelwood uses more land to generate power than wind farms
Victoria’s coal-fired Hazelwood power plant produces less electricity per square metre than the state’s wind farms – another wind myth busted.
Ronald Brakels

Mar 7, 2013

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How solar can eliminate cost of wiring devices to the grid
There are many uses for free-standing, solar-powered devices. One is to create temporary or permanent wi-fi in an area – a sort of wireless wireless.
Ronald Brakels

Feb 4, 2013

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Cost of electricity from rooftop solar by Australian state
Even if it’s purchased by credit card, rooftop solar PV can still produce electricity at below the cost of grid power throughout Australia.
Ronald Brakels

Jan 28, 2013

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